West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Stonewall County, Texas
A porch-side guide to the county: the stories that give it a shape, practical local checks, and a few things worth knowing before they surprise you. Every note points to its source.
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The practical part
Stonewall County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Stonewall County: who sets your value and who sends the bill.
Homestead exemption →
File Form 50-114 with the appraisal district. It is free. The regular deadline is April 30, and late filing is allowed for up to two years.
Protest your appraisal →
The usual deadline is May 15, or 30 days after your notice arrives, whichever is later.
Estimate a tax bill →
Model a bill from local rates, the homestead exemption, and the appraisal cap.
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A little of what makes this place itself
Stonewall County · County Seat History
Aspermont: The County Seat With a Latin Name
Aspermont has been the county seat since 1898, when it replaced the earlier town of Rayner after a contested election, and its name is Latin for 'rough mountain.'
Stonewall County · Oil and Gas
Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by RRC District 7B
Stonewall County has a long history of oil production, and all drilling and production activity is overseen by the Railroad Commission of Texas District 7B office in Abilene.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Aspermont: The County Seat With a Latin Name Aspermont has been the county seat since 1898, when it replaced the earlier town of Rayner after a contested election, and its name is Latin for 'rough mountain.'
- Practical History & Culture Double Mountain and the Brazos Forks Shape the County Stonewall County's most recognizable landmark is Double Mountain, and two forks of the Brazos River, the Salt Fork and the Double Mountain Fork, run through the county.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by RRC District 7B Stonewall County has a long history of oil production, and all drilling and production activity is overseen by the Railroad Commission of Texas District 7B office in Abilene.
- Practical Outdoors Hunting Seasons in Stonewall County Stonewall County hunting rules are not one simple calendar. TPWD splits the county into several zones by species.
- Practical Money & Taxes Apply for Your Homestead Exemption at the Appraisal District If your Stonewall County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your taxable value. You do have to apply, though; it is not automatic.
- Practical Money & Taxes Property Tax Has Two Separate Offices Stonewall County splits property tax duties between two offices. The appraisal district sets your value, and a separate tax office collects your bill.
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